RINO

06/19/2011

It is incredibly frustrating, as a LOCAL Tea Party organizer, to hear Rosie O'Donnell doppelganger, Amy Kremer, speak for "The Tea Party." What kind of movement would the Tea Party movement be if it were following pretentious publicity hounds who believe they are national party bosses? Actually, we might be like one of the political parties in that case.

I do not expect that the direction of, suggestions by, or example of the "Tea Party Express", "Tea Party Patriots", or any other self-important national group of fund-raisers will inform the actual Tea Party participants as to who they will or won't support. Sure, some believe that the Tea Party movement needs to follow a national leader and march to one beat across the nation, but of course, these people aren't likely actual Tea Party people. There is a certain haughty elitist strain, like the Ebola Virus or Swine Flu, that permeates commentators and pundits. The same ailment that suggests that they, alone, possess the secret knowledge as to who can or cannot win an election, inspires them to believe that they know what is best for this Tea Party thing the little people are doing.

03/28/2011

Saturday evening I attended the Richland County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. The county party did a nice job organizing the event and there was what appeared to my untrained eye to be a great turnout. The founder of For the Good of Illinois, and my first choice for governor, Adam Andrzejewski spoke before dinner. After dinner, Congressman John Shimkus spoke for a few minutes, followed by our state central committee member, Bob Winchester. Winchester was followed by former Secretary of State candidate Robert Enriquez, who inspired this piece, but more on that in a moment.

2010 Attorney General nominee Steve Kim spoke, followed by State Senator John O. Jones, State Rep. David Reis, Richland County States Attorney David Hyde, and Sherrif Andy Hires. The final two speakers, Bill Sandiford and Gary Carter, spoke as to why they are running for IECC (Illinois Eastern Community College) Board of Trustees (I would recommend voting for these two gentlemen if you are in the IECC district.)

I knew enough about Robert Enriquez and had read enough of his Facebook commentary to know I was likely not going to agree with his assertions. It did not take more than a few sentences before I was shaking my head and thinking "here we go with the identity politics and social liberalism garbage." In the middle of his speech, a friend who was also in attendance but at a different table, texted me: "What's with this RINO BS?" It would appear that "RINO BS" is Enriquez' vision for the Illinois Republican Party.

The Telegraph's Linda Weller has the story (see above) on Alton Mayor Tom Hoechst turning down a federal SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant. The mayor decided not to take the pork secured by Rep Jerry Costello (D- Belleville) for a good reason. His reason is one of two good reasons to "just say no" to such pork.

Mayor Hoechst's explanation for declining the grant displayed common sense and a level of responsibility I find refreshing in a Dem politician, or any politician for that matter. Of course, this decision will not play well with the zero-liability voters, who reside in Alton in high numbers.

10/08/2010

Republicans who find themselves opposed to supporting a candidate whose character and record place him firmly below the individual's threshold of tolerance have been given another reassurance that their choice is perfectly acceptable. Either that or the party unity that is chanted when conservatives oppose the idea of supporting liberal Republicans is nothing more than a one way street or a "do as I say, not as I do" situation.

10/02/2010

As the critical election draws near, there is great focus on races and candidates. Of course, the intense election focus adds an extra degree of difficulty for political bloggers who find themselves less than convinced when it comes to the worthiness or sincerity of some of their party's candidates. The exercise of self-censoring and restraint can be an arduous one. This restraint can spawn a lethargy and a lack of inspiration.

Occasionally there comes to light something so repulsive that lost inspiration comes rushing back to the previously idle writer. The grotesque video from 1010global.org which is making its way around Facebook had this affect on me this afternoon. The video is intended to make a bold, attention-getting statement. I suppose if the goal was to be memorable, the video is a success. I wonder if there was a conscious effort by the 10:10 group to tie the climate change, anthropogenic global warming, or whatever the current poll-test designation for the enviro-statist's pet cause to population control or if the killing of children and others who don't share their zeal is just for fun.

09/04/2010

What purpose do U.S. Senators serve during their six year terms? Thanks to the 17th amendment, the purpose of a Senator's term is to get reelected. What else could explain the actions of McCain's pet goober, who does not even face the voters until 2014?

I will freely admit that the nation is better off with political prostitutes, such as Goober, meeting with Tea Party groups and campaigning instead of working with the Senate leftists to further harm our children's prospects of a prosperous future. Still, why elect a Senator to campaign for his next term? Is this the best use of the taxpayer funds and platform bestowed upon these Capitol Hill creeps?

Ever get the sense that in order to win high office, one must be inherently dishonest and narcissistic?

08/31/2010

Bailouts for companies deemed "too big to fail", despite protestations of coherent citizens, were collectively one facet (or symptom) of our federal gargantua... er... government's problem. I cannot imagine that the enlightened elected sages in Washington D.C. have created anything but a system that is indeed too big to NOT fail!

Of course, we peasants need not worry our dim little heads about such things. We must dutifully go to our polling places and cast our ballots in November. As long as we cast them for Republicans, we will have done our part... and the newly elected Republican majority will begin the hard work of righting the nation. Republicans do not spend money we don't have. Republicans do not grow government. Republicans do not push amnesty for illegals or vote for Cap and Trade. Republicans do not bail out companies or engage in extra-constitutional activities.

07/18/2010

There is no mystery surrounding the liberal leanings of ridiculous Republican senators such as Maine's twisted sisters. Most now know that there are certain Republican Senators who will be more comfortable leaning left than right on too many occasions, perhaps for no other reason than to garner the praise of the liberal media and the powerful Dem politicians. John McCain, when not in campaign mode, his pet Goober, Dick Lugar, and perhaps Scotty "The Body" Brown (any professional wrestling fans from the 80s out there?) fall into this category. I say perhaps with regard to the pretty boy from Taxachussets because there is a strong indication that he will fall more in line with the Maine malignancies.

There is also little mystery about the existence of a candidate to replace former Dem who would not admit his true affiliation, Arlen Specter as the third leg of the dependable RINO stool (or unofficial Democrat Caucus). Cap and Traitor Mike Castle of Delaware hopes to defeat decent candidate Christine O'Donnell to join fellow Cap and Traitor Mark Kirk in attempting to obtain the coveted "third leg" status. Perhaps if Castle and Kirk both win, despite their grotesque flaws as candidates and as human beings,they can engage in a head to head battle for the title.

So why then, is the case of the Senate Repubes curious given this lack of mystery? I'm glad I asked. The small number of full or part time Repube enemies of common sense and liberty are pretty well known. The curious part is the motivation of other members of the Republican caucus. The mystery, to me, is what is their ultimate goal? Is politics what they practice in order to achieve their goals or is politics the goal?

07/10/2010

I can see November. It is the eleventh month of the year and was the month during which my second child was born. If I were a Hannity following party boy, I would be looking forward to this particular November as I had no other. I suppose it is emotionally helpful to have dreams of Republican knights parading into Washington on the backs of glistening elephants. These heroic conquerors would then proceed to right the wrongs of the past and our progeny would enjoy a free and prosperous future.

Perhaps the goal is a repeat of 1994. 2010 minus 1994 equals 16. Boy, my math gives cause for concern. To me, and perhaps just me as I am not very bright, 16 years does not seem like a very long period of time. Didn't 1994 and the succeeding actions of government precede the current state? No, it could not be, as 1994 is the model for a bright future and 2010 would be considered the future back in 1994. Yes, the goals are very confusing to one who is partisan-ly challenged.

07/05/2010

I come before you, oh honorable hack, with a troubled mind. I beg your indulgence and the benefit of your wisdom. I know enough to know that the things which may seem important are indeed not. I am learned to the degree that I am aware that common sense and principle are minor considerations in the political process. I prostrate myself before you. I bare my simple mind and beseech your intellectual nourishment.

I know you can help me to see the light, despite the apparent contradictions. Please consider the following questions and bless me with your brilliance. Use simple terms and small words, if you will, for I am not your intellectual equal. Help an understanding to be born in my dense skull. Help me to see what truly matters, or better yet, how to determine what truly matters on any given day based on the the actions and flaws of a specific candidate.

My first question oh oracle of omniscient obfuscation, is as follows.

What is the party's position on voters who might traditionally vote for the candidates of another party or independents?